embargo - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'embargo' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Embargo

[ n.]

- An edict or order of the government prohibiting the departure of ships of commerce from some or all of the ports within its dominions; a prohibition to sail.

2 . Embargo

[ v. t.]

- To lay an embargo on and thus detain; to prohibit from leaving port; -- said of ships, also of commerce and goods.

Meaning of 'embargo' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . embargo

[ v]

Meaning (1):
- ban the publication of (documents), as for security or copyright reasons

Example in sentence:

embargoed publications

Meaning (2):
- prevent commerce

Example in sentence:

The U.S. embargoes Libya

Nearby Words:

embace embale emball embalm embalmed embalmer embalming embalmment embank embanked

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Embargo
Embargo legislation that prohibits firms from importing some or all of the products made in a given country.
Mail embargo
Mail embargo is a temporary shutdown or redirection of mail flow to or from a specific location.

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